Does this mean it's not included? If so, I wonder if the standard is 6MT or the 8AT.

I think its between automatic and DCT, given the overboost function which cannot be handled by the manual, torque-wise (see the Power Kit specs - the manual has 20Nm less than the automatic for this reason).

I think its between automatic and DCT, given the overboost function which cannot be handled by the manual, torque-wise (see the Power Kit specs - the manual has 20Nm less than the automatic for this reason).

or just the 6AT? Not sure if they already will introduce the 8AT in the current 3-series. The 6AT and DCT are already used and can handle the power... To be honest, when reading the reviews, I am not sure if the DCT would be an option compared to a 8AT. The 8AT seems to be really good, and be the successor in of the DCT for non M cars in the new models.

or just the 6AT? Not sure if they already will introduce the 8AT in the current 3-series. The 6AT and DCT are already used and can handle the power... To be honest, when reading the reviews, I am not sure if the DCT would be an option compared to a 8AT. The 8AT seems to be really good, and be the successor in of the DCT for non M cars in the new models.

The N55 3-series is getting the 8AT in the Spring for sure. I doubt they'd use the 6AT in the 335is.

or just the 6AT? Not sure if they already will introduce the 8AT in the current 3-series. The 6AT and DCT are already used and can handle the power... To be honest, when reading the reviews, I am not sure if the DCT would be an option compared to a 8AT. The 8AT seems to be really good, and be the successor in of the DCT for non M cars in the new models.

+1 While i wouldn't go for either of the transmissions but based on feedback the latest auto sounds as close to DCT as it gets.

This seems more like a BMW Performance 335 with the addition of DCT. DCT should make the 335 a tick quicker than the manual & step cars. Braqvo for finally bringing DCT to stateside 335's BMW.

The DCT is really an improvement compared to the 6AT. quicker and more instant shifting, shorter gearing, especially the higher gears, and of course the 7th gear which is nice for cruising. For me the choice between these would be easy.
The 8AT would be a bit more difficult. Based on what I read I would prefer it above the DCT, but I would need to drive it to be sure.

For me it would be strange if BMW would connect 4 transmissions to the N54 (manual, 6AT, DCT and 8AT) Let's see....